Before facing the Sacramento Kings for the second time in three days, Clippers guard Chris Paul and head coach Vinny Del Negro candidly discussed the vocal criticisms of Blake Griffin from players around the NBA.

In the past week, Pau Gasol, DeMarcus Cousins and Metta World Peace all spoke about Griffin, calling him things that ranged from “babied” to “suburban.”

Griffin declined to speak with the media before Saturday's game with the Kings.

But while perceived flopping, excessive celebrations and animated complaining might be getting under some skins, Paul said he thinks he knows the real reasons.